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Startup Location Germany

Germany has a strong and diverse startup ecosystem open to cooperate with global players. The German economy offers an established and competitive industrial base, along with distinctive academic research, and is actively seeking partnerships and cooperation with both German and international startups. Find out how Germany Trade & Invest can help your startup grow in Europe’s biggest market.

Startups in Germany

Startups in Germany are creating new business cases in order to push technologic transformation towards digitalization and innovation resulting in economic growth and prosperity. With its dynamic market and  supportive government policies, Germany continues to attract startup entrepreneurs and investors from around the world.

Find out more about the startup location Germany.

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Join the ecosystem

Within the de:hub initiative, twenty-five innovation hubs host startups, established companies, SMEs, research institutions, investors and other stakeholders in search of cooperation. They all share the goal to foster innovation. The de:hubs contribute to create a strong startup ecosystem open to international startups and other global players.

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In Need of Consulting?

The GTAI team is driving the internationalization of the German startup ecosystem. We help German startups and ecosystem players to enter foreign markets and we support international startups in finding partners and doing business in Germany.

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Success Stories

The de:hub initiative has already successfully supported a number of startups and hubs. Find out how they benefited and where they stand now.

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Connect Globally

As part of the Digital Hub Initiative, GTAI takes German startups and stakeholders to leading international tech fairs and startup events around the world to connect the German ecosystem globally.

Dynamic Startup Ecosystem

Germany’s highly diverse, decentralized and dynamic startup ecosystem allows innovative businesses to flourish. Its outstanding industrial base, the clear commitment to innovation and its distinctive SME-culture provide a strong framework for startups to succeed. 

Industry clusters and technology hubs all over Germany allow large companies, SMEs and startups alike to work together to develop products and services in new and emerging business sectors. 

Germany’s Startup Ecosystem – Facts and Figures

Germany as an internationally leading startup location, combines innovation, talent and vision. 

Take a look at some of the other facts and figures of the startup ecosystem Germany. 

Startup Funding and Financing

Germany is committed to invest in the most promising start-ups. Significant funding in the double-digit billion-euro range has been freed up to 2030 to provide support to innovative start-ups in Germany.

Germany is expanding its portfolio of financing options and strengthening startups at all stages of their business journey. From dedicated venture capital funds to programs promoting regional growth and technological breakthroughs, there are numerous ways to secure financial support for start-ups. Explore the different measures of the Future Fund - Germany's initiative to boost startup growth and innovation through targeted investment.

Startup news

Find out about the most recent developments and deals in Germany’s dynamic and fast-moving startup landscape. 

  1. May 19, 2025 - May 20, 2025 Event Tallinn Energy
    Cleantech Capital Day

    GTAI will attend this year´s Cleantech Capital Day in Tallinn, Estonia.The most promising cleantech startups and scaleups from the Nordics and Baltics will be showcased and discuss burning questions in cleantech.

  2. Apr 16, 2025 Startup
    Quintet of Start-Ups Seal Big VC Deals

    Fledgling companies from Berlin dominate our bimonthly list of some of the biggest venture capital financing rounds of the past two months.

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